Hi folks just wanted to say hello and gain some useful advice.
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I used to be on this forum ages ago when I got my MK3 in 2001 it was a
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Black hardtop, red leather
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- loved that car but had to sell after 3 years, then got a 2003 Blue Hardtop
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, black leather a few years later on
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(well it was my other halfs really).
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A few cars later I am looking to get one again
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- they used to cost me peanuts to run
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(other than constant nails in the rear tyres!!) and I want a fun car again so I am in the market for one.
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I've had a look around and I cant see a buyers guide for the MK3
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(sorry if I am looking in the wrong area).
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Since I have only had mine for 3 years or so at a time I dont know whats been found out about them 10 years later on?
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Ideally I am looking for the early shape in black with leather seats
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- stock no mods with FSH.
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Other than the rear lights on the revised shape I prefer the earlier one especially the Sony Radio that later Fischer Price unit was pants
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!!
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Please point me in the right direction
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- other than a ragged car and expensive sounding noises
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(corroding alloys) whats this about pre cats??
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Many thanks in advance
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